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MCM Staved Walnut Desk Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and functional MCM staved walnut desk organizer, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
MCM Danish Walnut and chrome executive desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Gorgeous walnut and chrome executive office desk.
In the manner of a Florence knoll design this
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray
By Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mid-Century Modern desk office tray, clean design in two levels made by IRGSA, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
MCM Two Piece Lucite Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece lucite desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Lucite
MCM Danish Teak Desk by Nordisk Andels Eksport 1970s
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Carmel, NY
A remarkable desk that exudes elegance and sophistication. This exceptional Danish Modern desk
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Plainview, NY
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This quality Goran Strand MCM desk a true embodiment of Swedish design excellence that invites you to
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mcm White Lacquer Jamestown Trapezoid Desk With Upholstered Chair
Located in Medina, OH
your home office! This desk has a unique trapezoid shape! See measurements below.
Table top
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large MCM Advertising Desk Pad on Wood Truck "Mitchell"
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool and hard to find large MCM advertising desk pad on wood truck "Mitchell", circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Paper
MCM Teak Perpetual Desk Flip Calendar, Security Pacific Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find MCM teak perpetual desk flip calendar from California's Security
Category
20th Century American More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic, Teak
MCM Two Piece Brass and Faux Crocodile Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece brass and faux crocodile desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Rare MCM Director's Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, Germany C.1970
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A rare Director's Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Wendl, Germany. The design truly resembles
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century teak writing desk with expandable sliding top for more working space. One
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 65 in D 23.25 in
MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory
By Bruce Fox
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bruce Fox motivational desk accessory 3D Font " Excellence " in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Aluminum
H 0.88 in W 7.5 in D 1.13 in
"Bulletin Cube" MCM Cork & Chrome Desk Organizer / Pencil Holder by Park Sherman
By Park Sherman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice "Bulletin Cube" MCM cork and chrome rotating desk organizer / pencil holder by Park
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
'6' Mcm Chrome Adjustable Dining Conference Desk Armchairs by Sitland Italy
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach office estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Set of 6 Mid
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Fantastic Vintage MCM Executive Walnut Asymmetric Desk By Jens Risom
Located in Seattle, WA
Fantastic Vintage MCM Executive Walnut Asymmetric Desk By Jens Risom. Clean Lines. Narrow Drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation Mid Century solid cherry corner desk
This desk measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Cherry
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 MCM Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
This desk
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 61 in D 29.5 in
Bodil Kjaer for E Pedersen & Son MCM Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in Countryside, IL
Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen & Son Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk
This desk
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 72.75 in D 38 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk
This desk
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 74.5 in D 28 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Ebonized Mahogany Brass and White Laminate Desk
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century ebonized mahogany brass and white laminate desk
Desk measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Art Deco Maple Colored Desk Black Accents American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
in furniture for the hotel and healthcare industries.
Don’t let this gorgeous vintage desk by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 29.25 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Pair of MCM Ram Bookends
Located in Jupiter, FL
Absolutely stunning pair of Bookends. The ram details are quite lovely. The color and weight is of solid mass and very well constructed and preserved.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
MCM Desk by Robert John Co. Walnut & White Painted Steel Frame & Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
desk is. When I google them all I come up with is other pieces of furniture being offered that were
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
MCM Leather Office Chair Vintage by GUNLOCKE
By Gunlocke
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Classic Vintage MCM Black Leather Swivel
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage condition and measures 2.5"W X 8.25"D X .5"H. A very cool and unique piece for your MCM desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
MCM Green Singer Sewing Machine in Cabinet
Located in Norton, MA
Quality made with elegant design from the Mid-Century Modern Singer Sewing Machine and Table Cabinet, all original components and all in good condition with the good working function...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Machiche
Pair of MCM Wicker Seat Metal Base Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
modern MCM retro look. Can be very useful as extra chairs in a den or office. Measures: Seat height 16.50
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wicker
MCM Lucite Napkin Holder by Denels Originals of Palm Springs
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool MCM lucite napkin holder by Denels Originals of Palm Springs,circa 1970s. The piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Lucite
MCM Wood and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by John Mel
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional MCM wood and nauhgahyde double letter tray by John Mel, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Versatile chair with adjustable hand-stitched leather seat having a small back rest. The ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Terra Cotta Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design classic and contemporary with innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Miller most po...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Serge Mansau for Fratelli Guzzini Italy MCM Designed Lucite Tape Dispenser - NOS
By Fratelli Guzzini, Serge Mansau, Robert P. Gottlieb
Located in St. Louis, MO
dispenser, new old stock. Great desk accessory.
See my other listing for vintage Robert P. Gottlieb lucite
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
H 4.13 in W 4.94 in D 1.19 in
MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
? ABSOLUTELY!!
Herman Miller started life as Star furniture Co. in Zeeland, Michigan in 1905 a producer of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 27 in
MCM Brass / Leather Long Shoehorn in the Style of Jacques Adnet by Arfango
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM brass and leather long shoehorn in the style of Jacques Adnet by Arfango, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Desk Organizer / Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional Danish modern cherry veneer desk organizer / letter tray, circa 1970s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Cherry
Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vatne Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
splendid secretary desk, designed by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen, is the quintessential example of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 33 in W 17 in D 37.5 in
Danish Modern Desk Paper Tray in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional Danish modern desk paper tray in teak with 500 4" x 6" sheets of white memo paper
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Paper, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Petite Writing Desk in Golden Oak, USA, C. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
little desk is a fabulous choice. Constructed of honey oak with exceptional woodgrains and intricate
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.5 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Danish Modern Desk Loose Leaf with 2022 Calendar in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional Danish modern desk loose leaf with 2022 calendar insert in teak, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak, Paper
Extra Large Desk Organizer or Letter Tray in Teak by Pedersen & Hansen
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional extra large Danish modern teak desk organizer or letter tray by Pedersen & Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak
1961 Danish Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen for Mobelfabrik Black Leather Desk Armchair
By Lovig Dansk
Located in GB
Danish Teak office desk armchair with new heritage black leather upholstery
Please note the delivery
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30.91 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
Stamped 1961 Danish Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Desk
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Lovig Dansk
Located in GB
and extremely stylish, this Lovig desk is the stuff of dreams for all MCM collectors. The lines, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 30.12 in W 60.83 in D 27.96 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 48 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
ANCO BILT Mid 20th Century Oak & Pine Drafting Table
By Anco Bilt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20 Century MCM drafting table by Anco Bilt. Oak & pine woods, metal mechanisms, adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Kock & Lowy Desk Lamp
By Kocks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage MCM Kock & Lowy articulating angel arm desk lamp, solid steel enamel rod arm, small
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Modern Style Pair of Rattan Chairs.
Located in Seattle, WA
Arne Vodder. MCM Lines Throughout. Circa 1960s - 1970s. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tissue Box Cover
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM walnut tissue box cover, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Four Steelcase Coalesse Wrapp Side Chairs
By Marc Krusin
Located in Sheffield, MA
Designed by Spain's Marc Krusin for Coalesse. The MCM Wrapp chairs are stackable, clean and elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
By Knoll, Steelcase, Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of brown vinyl faux leather MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern style Steelcase 451
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 23.75 in D 25.25 in
MCM Newton's Cradle "Swinging Wonder" Executive Desk Game
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage MCM "Swinging Wonder" executive desk game, circa 1960s. This item is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Steel
Solid Brass Mid Century Etruscan Horse Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Brass Mid Century Modern Etruscan style horse letter opener.
A compliment to any desk or
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
MCM Model 7100 "Diax" Adjustable Desk Lamp in Gold Accents by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM model 7100 "Diax" adjustable desk lamp in gold accents by Tensor, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
2 MCM Founders Corner Step Tables Black Brass Sabots Coronado Grp Luther Draper
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Draper for Founders Furniture. Gorgeous condition. This pair of tables have been completely restored to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21.75 in W 30 in D 29.75 in
Vintage Cork And Chrome Oval Dining Table Conference Table Desk MCM Minimalist
By Willy Rizzo, Pace Collection, Paul Evans, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Oval Cork Dining Table.
This table can serve multiple purposes. It can be used as a conference table for professional meetings, offering a distinct and creative aesthetic, o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cork
H 28.75 in W 84.25 in D 42.25 in
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Basel, BS
bottom. Strong, comfortable, all rattan in tact. Excellent opportunity for an accent chair, desk chair
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Basel, BS
bottom. Strong, comfortable, all rattan in tact. Excellent opportunity for an accent chair, desk chair
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
pieces:
The two wall hanging pieces each add their own features-- One features a drop down desk, and the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
MCM Style Wooden Boucle Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
seat. Around the dining table, it will be perfect near your desk or dressing table too!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Lucite And Glass Rectangle Dining Table MCM 70s
By Willy Rizzo, Charles Hollis Jones, Pace Collection, Paul Evans, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
on top. You can use it as a desk or dining table. Sits 4 to 6 depending on the chairs. It will also
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Lucite
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Mcm Furniture Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mcm furniture desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mcm furniture desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 161 variations of the antique or vintage mcm furniture desk you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mcm furniture desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mcm furniture desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mcm furniture desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Herman Miller, Knoll and George Nelson produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mcm Furniture Desk?
Prices for a mcm furniture desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $90 and can go as high as $58,495, while the average can fetch as much as $1,598.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mcm Furniture Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024An MCM piece of furniture was produced during the mid-20th century and reflects the characteristics of mid-century modern style. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that describe many examples of vintage mid-century modern furniture. Furniture created by designers working in this style often featured materials like teak, rosewood, oak, steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Shop a large selection of vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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